CHILDREN'S ZONE: KIDDOPALOOZA

November 28–29, 2026  |  Vinoy Park  |  Free Admission

10am–5pm both days  •  701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

350+ Vendors Family Friendly Pet Friendly Free Trolley

​PENDING
Music time with Mr. E  -- confirmed Sunday only    Mr Brad Saturday???
Sears Studio performing arts troupe -- or another one??
Waiting confirmation from Sunshine City and Thrift

All Children's Zone activities are free!

Sensory Studio's Play Zone
10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday
Get messy and creative all weekend with Sensory Studio, who's organizing this year's KiddoPalooza. Try playdough sculpting, slime tables, kinetic sand, colored rice bins and baby-friendly floor play trays, then head to the life-size building area to stack, build and create on a whole new scale. Or get hands-on at  Paint Play  with double-sided easels, painting fences, a spin art station and bulk washable, non-toxic supplies. When the holiday spirit kicks in, stop by the Ornament-Making Station to craft a wooden keepsake to take home and step into a full North Pole experience. It's a full weekend of hands-on, kid-powered fun, all free, all ages welcome, open throughout the festival, both days.

Keep scrolling for Santa, princesses, bubbles, music and more KiddoPalooza favorites.

Activity Tent
10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday
Play and explore with Sunshine City Kids and Three Sisters Thrift, teaming up for a kids' entertainment and activity tent. Details to be announced.

Grinch Photo-Op
2 - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday
Say hello to the Grinch, courtesy of Awesome Austin's Entertainment.  A fun photo op for the whole family.

Princess Meet-and-Greet 
time TBD  Saturday & Sunday
Meet your favorite princesses from Never Grow Up Entertainment. A fun photo op for the whole family, exact times to be announced.

Music Class
10:30 am  Saturday & Sunday
Sing, dance and play along with St. Pete Beach Baby Pediatric Therapy for an interactive music class at Shopapalooza. A fun, hands-on session for little ones and their grown-ups.

Story Time 
time TBD  Saturday & Sunday
Join Ms. American Queen 2024–2025, Lee Anne Mann (Henderson), for story time at Shopapalooza. A festival favorite for kids and families alike, exact times to be announced.

Santa's Corner 
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Stop by Santa's Corner for a free visit with Sunshine City Santa, plus a letter-writing station for kids to send their wish list straight to the North Pole. Bring your own camera for photos

Bubbles & Bubbles
10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday
​Stop by the Bubble Wise Collective tent for giant bubbles, parachute play and hands-on fun all day long, with a special bubble show at the top of every hour. It's a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike, so don't be surprised if you get pulled in too. 

​Play Zone
10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday
​Get moving with We Rock the Spectrum Clearwater. Kids can climb, spin, balance and bounce their way through spinners, stepping stones and more, burning off energy while building strength, coordination and confidence along the way. 

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KiddoPalooza is organized by Sensory Studio, a children's sensory and art play studio offering classes, process art, camps and hands-on experiences designed to help kids build confidence, creativity and social skills through play.
Shopapalooza is produced by LocalShops1 and co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg.